UK pledges £100m for vulnerable countries tackling climate change

The UK government has pledged to commit £100 million in funding to assist vulnerable populations adapt to climate change.

The commitment was announced by UK International Development and Africa Minister Andrew at COP23 Summit said the £100 million is meant to support some of the most climate-vulnerable countries tackle climate change.

Mitchel said the funding will support an initiative to “strengthen early warning systems in countries on the front line of climate change, giving people advanced warning of cyclones, flooding and other extreme weather so they can move away from danger, saving lives and protecting vulnerable communities.”

“The devastating effects of climate change hit the most vulnerable the hardest.

“These funding commitments will help countries and people be better prepared and protected against extreme weather events and natural disasters. They will help roll out measures such as early warning systems, and open up access to climate finance to build resilient health services.

“The UK will continue to press for a bold and ambitious approach to support those on the frontline of our changing climate, and to create a safer planet for us all,” he said.

Details of the funding package, according to Mitchel include “nearly £20 million for a package of disaster risk financing and early warning systems. This will help the one-third of the world’s population who are not covered by early warning systems to prepare for climate shocks and extreme weather, reducing disaster-related mortality and damage. It will also provide affordable insurance against climate disasters, such as droughts.

And increased funding to UNICEF to help develop the climate resilience of Water, Sanitation and Health services and to unlock climate finance among other projects.